West Virginia · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Braxton, WV
Braxton (population 12,447) records real-property documents through the Braxton County Clerk (County Commission of Braxton County) — recording/land records division. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Braxton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Braxton County Clerk (County Commission of Braxton County) — recording/land records division
- Recording fee
- $32 for first 5 pages (deed, deed of trust, or memorandum) per WV Code 59-1-10 first / $1 per additional page add'l (+Additional $1 fee per document under 10 pages plus $1 per each additional 10 pages (statutory records-management fee); excise/transfer tax applies to deeds based on consideration)
- Mailing address
- Braxton County Clerk, 300 Main Street, PO Box 486, Sutton, WV 26601
- Phone
- 304-765-2833
- Checks payable to
- Braxton County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Braxton?
Braxton records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Braxton, West Virginia
- Prepare the document so it meets Braxton formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Braxton County Clerk (County Commission of Braxton County) — recording/land records division at Braxton County Clerk, 300 Main Street, PO Box 486, Sutton, WV 26601.
- Pay the recording fee ($32 for first 5 pages (deed, deed of trust, or memorandum) per WV Code 59-1-10 first / $1 per additional page add'l (+Additional $1 fee per document under 10 pages plus $1 per each additional 10 pages (statutory records-management fee); excise/transfer tax applies to deeds based on consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Braxton
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Braxton property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Braxton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Braxton?
The Braxton County Clerk (County Commission of Braxton County) — recording/land records division charges $32 for first 5 pages (deed, deed of trust, or memorandum) per WV Code 59-1-10 first / $1 per additional page add'l (+Additional $1 fee per document under 10 pages plus $1 per each additional 10 pages (statutory records-management fee); excise/transfer tax applies to deeds based on consideration), with checks payable to Braxton County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Braxton?
Braxton records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Braxton?
Mail recordings to Braxton County Clerk (County Commission of Braxton County) — recording/land records division: Braxton County Clerk, 300 Main Street, PO Box 486, Sutton, WV 26601 (304-765-2833).
How can Jurably help with recording in Braxton?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Braxton to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Braxton recorder in person.
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Under contract in Braxton? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.